Director Of The Visible And Infrared Sensor Systems Department

The Aerospace Corporation

El Segundo, CA, United States
$185,100.00 - $277,600.00 py
On-site
Electro-optical sensor payloads and prototypes
Focal plane laboratory operations
Sensor characterization and test
Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing technical expertise in support of remote sensing mission areas for national security space customers

Job Summary

  • Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing technical expertise in support of remote sensing mission areas for national security space customers.
  • Oversee operations of a nationally recognized focal plane characterization laboratory and build and cultivate strategic partnerships across industry and customer stakeholders.
  • Drive the future of the department by developing top engineering talent and expanding technical capabilities to ensure the team stays ahead of advancements in anticipation of customer priority needs.

Matching Summary

Provide leadership to a multidisciplinary team dedicated to providing technical expertise in support of remote sensing mission areas for national security space customers.

Salary

$185,100.00 - $277,600.00

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Electro-optical sensor payloads and prototypes
  • Focal plane laboratory operations
  • Sensor characterization and test
  • EO/IR sensor system design and performance modeling
  • Sensor calibration
  • National security space customers

Nice-to-have

  • Shaping future technical excellence
  • Fostering cross-functional collaboration
  • Driving team performance and engagement
  • Cultivating a high-performing team

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree in a STEM-related field
  • 10 years of experience with remote-sensing systems
  • Subject-matter expertise in detector physics, focal plane array development, radiometric characterization, EO/IR sensor calibration, or EO/IR sensor performance modeling
  • Proven ability to lead projects from concept to successful delivery
  • Experience working in or managing a heavy lab testing space
  • Top Secret/SCI clearance required
  • U.S. citizenship required

Work Rights

Top Secret/SCI clearance

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